E-commerce Sales Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work environment

Home office allowance

Employee discounts on electronics

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Sales Specialist to join a fast-growing online retailer of consumer electronics. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and focuses on driving online revenue, optimizing listings, and enhancing the customer journey across marketplaces.

You will work with marketing, operations, and customer support to achieve ambitious growth targets, leveraging Google/Facebook ads and SEO tools to maximize performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce sales or digital retail on marketplaces (e.g., Takealot, Amazon).
• Strong knowledge of SEO and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to analyze sales data and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to grow online revenue across channels.
• Optimize listings, descriptions, images and pricing to boost visibility and conversions.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate inventory with fulfillment partners for timely orders.
• Create online promos including flash sales, bundles, and seasonal offers.
• Monitor competitors and pricing to stay competitive.
• Collaborate with marketing on PPC and social ads to drive traffic.
• Provide performance insights and reports to management.

Skills

E-commerce sales

Digital marketing analytics

Growth strategies

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Ads

Facebook Ads

SEO tools

Marketplace analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding online retailer specializing in consumer electronics, is seeking a talented and results-driven E-commerce Sales Specialist to join their virtual team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize online sales, optimize product listings, and enhance the customer journey across various e-commerce platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of digital marketing, sales analytics, and online marketplace dynamics. The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-driven individual with a proven track record of success in e-commerce sales and a passion for technology products. You will work closely with marketing, operations, and customer support teams to achieve ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to drive online revenue growth across multiple e-commerce channels.
• Optimize product listings, descriptions, images, and pricing to improve visibility and conversion rates.
• Analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with fulfillment partners to ensure timely order processing.
• Develop and execute online promotional campaigns, including flash sales, bundles, and seasonal offers.
• Monitor competitor activities and market pricing to maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on digital advertising campaigns (e.g., PPC, social media ads) to drive traffic and sales.
• Provide insights and reports on e-commerce performance to management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in e-commerce sales, online marketplace management (e.g., Takealot, Amazon), or digital retail.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, SEO principles, and digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in analyzing sales data and using e-commerce analytics tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
• Experience with online advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of consumer electronics.
• Contribute to the growth of a dynamic and innovative online business.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Allowance for home office setup.
• Potential for significant career advancement in the e-commerce space.